The Indianapolis Colts have been to the playoffs in two consecutive seasons with Andrew Luck as their quarterback. The chances are good for the AFC South champions to make it back in 2014, as their opponents had the combined worst winning percentage in 2013.

As for the Oakland Raiders, who haven’t been to the playoffs in a dozen years, they are saddled with the strongest schedule in the NFL. That’s what happens when the rest of the AFC West just made the postseason.

Andrew Luck (AP Photo)

That includes the Denver Broncos, who are right before Oakland with a daunting slate as they try to repeat as AFC champs.